Sommelier - THE POOL

Major Food Group is hiring  part-time  Sommelier to join our team at  THE   POOL !

Situated in the landmarked Seagram Building, THE POOL has been home to New York's most storied parties and events for over half a century. With its soaring 20-foot ceilings, white-marble fountain, and shimmering chain curtains enveloping the walls, THE POOL is an iconic venue where the room itself is an occasion. Conveying mid-century elegance and fantastical grandeur in equal measure, THE POOL lends itself to a variety of configurations and is, simply put, the finest events space in all of New York City.

MFG is hiring a passionate and experienced Sommelier with strong work ethic to help set and maintain the highest standards of service and professionalism.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Assist guests with wine, sake and champagne selection, consider their taste and budget when guiding them through the menu
• Provide information to guests regarding our venues, menus and pricing
• Explain how our wines, sake or champagne menu compliments the items on our food and dessert menu
• Ensure all wines, sake and champagnes are presented and served correctly and all pouring techniques are adhered to as specified by company standards
• Inform and explain alternative wine, sake or champagne selections to guests should their choice be unavailable
• Provide engaged, friendly and attentive customer service to all guests
• Practice highest regards for safety within all areas and with all materials
• Follow and adhere to all standards set for by the Department of Health (DOH) and appropriate Federal / State Liquor Control Boards
• Perform all other duties as instructed by management

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Major Food Group considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Major Food Group is an equal opportunity employer.